Heineken CEO to step down as beer sales slump
Dolf van den Brink is leaving at the end of May as the company implements a reorganization plan.
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January 2026
How Recess is rethinking Dry January as drinking trends toward moderation
The functional beverage brand is championing balance instead of abstinence, bucking a trend among nonalcoholic brands.
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From misunderstood to mainstream: How MSG is powering the 2026 umami trend
The umami boom is here! See why chefs, food brands and even TikTok creators are embracing MSG.
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Thinking about switching to natural colors? There’s no better time than now
The pace of change in US food and beverage has accelerated as brands increasingly rely on suppliers like Oterra for natural color solutions.
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The social-to-shelf pipeline: Measuring what actually drives retail sales
How top CPG brands turn TikTok discovery into real sales, online and in store.
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EU–Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Signature
After more than 25 years of negotiations, the European Union is heading toward the final signing of its trade agreement with Mercosur—Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia—set to create the world’s largest free trade area, encompassing more than 700 million
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USDA signals a lack of interest in combatting Salmonella
There’s a well-known media relations tactic that, if you want to bury bad news, it’s best to release the information late on Friday afternoon or right before a holiday when very few people are paying attention. So it’s no surprise
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Fraud alerts fall in November
The number of fraud and non-compliance discussions in Europe went down in November compared to the month before. There were 194 reports in November compared to 223 in October. Earlier data shows 164 notices in September, 166 in August, 136 in
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Scientists get grant to study Campylobacter
Researchers at a university in England have received funding to investigate how Campylobacter outcompetes other bacteria and adapts to different host environments. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is part of a consortium awarded £850,000 ($1.1 million) from
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More than 20 poisonings, 1 death reported in California linked to wild mushrooms
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing an urgent advisory following a recent outbreak of amatoxin poisoning linked to the consumption of wild, foraged mushrooms. Confirmed cases have resulted in severe liver damage in both pediatric and adult
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